Sanctuary Worship

It is a distinct honor to welcome the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, to ELPC to share his insights about the social justice agenda of our denomination and lead us in worship. As we move through Lent, Dr. Nelson will assuredly encourage us to work for a faith in which justice “rolls down like a mighty river.”

Dr. Nelson serves as the director of the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness in Washington, D.C. He lobbies, educates, and strives to implement the justice goals set by our church’s General Assembly. He is a third generation Presbyterian pastor, ordained in 1986, and has served congregations in North Carolina and Tennessee.

This service is held in the Sanctuary on the first floor, with an organ prelude before the service. We extend a warm welcome our Latino friends and include several prayers in our service bulletin in English and Spanish. This is ELPC’s largest service, offering a traditional worship service with thought-provoking sermons, and the music of our Chancel Choir and organ to reinforce the spirit of praise and reverence. Like many of the great cathedrals of Europe, the compelling power and beauty of our historic, gothic-style Sanctuary enhances the spiritual experience. Children are invited to the chancel steps to hear their own message with one of the pastors. The service is led by ELPC’s senior pastor or other members of the pastoral staff. Special guest pastors or speakers periodically lead the service.

SEE DETAILS FOR THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP SERVICES HERE.